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SBS to showcase Hyundai A-League

The Hyundai A-League will be broadcast on free-to-air TV for the very first time when it comes to SBS 2 next week.

The Hyundai A-League will be broadcast on free-to-air TV for the very first time when it comes to SBS 2 next week.

As well as a live match every Friday night, SBS will broadcast weekly highlights on a Monday night (8:30pm) and a live football entertainment program, Thursday FC (8:30pm). SBS will also air an A-League Season Preview on Monday 7 October (10pm) ahead of the start of the season. All Hyundai A-League matches will be simulcast in high definition on SBS HD.

SBS-s live Friday night match coverage will be hosted by SBS Host and former Socceroo David Zdrilic. He will be joined by SBS Chief Football Analyst Craig Foster and special guests throughout the season including former Socceroos and A-League stars Jason Culina, Ned Zelic and Clint Bolton. David Basheer will provide match commentary and Lucy Zelic will report live pitchside.

SBS will be broadcasting live from the ground for the opening match of the season on Friday 10 October between Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets.

Thursday FC will be hosted by comedian and presenter Matt Okine alongside Lucy Zelic and David Zdrilic. It will showcase the Hyundai A-League like never before, combining the latest football news and views with entertainment, interviews and live performances.

SBS Radio will also provide live commentary for the Friday night Hyundai A-League matches via SBS Radio 3, with commentators throughout the season including Vitor Sobral, Aytek Genc, Glenn Osborne and Clint Bolton.